SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revision Date 14-Feb-2020 Revision Number 2
1. Identification Product Name Selenium (IV) chloride
Cat No. : 13096
CAS-No 10026-03-6 Synonyms Selenium tetrachloride
Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals. Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. 30 Bond Street Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099 Tel: 800-343-0660 Fax: 800-322-4757 Email: [email protected] www.alfa.com
Emergency Telephone Number During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST), call (800) 343-0660. After normal business hours, call Carechem 24 at (866) 928-0789.
2. Hazard(s) identification Classification This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver.
Label Elements
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled
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Precautionary Statements Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Response Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight % Selenium chloride (SeCl4), (T-4)- 10026-03-6 95
4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down. Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion Call a physician immediately. Clean mouth with water.
Most important symptoms and No information available. effects Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
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Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature Explosion Limits Upper No data available Lower No data available Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Do not allow run-off from fire-fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Hazardous Combustion Products Hydrogen chloride gas. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
NFPA Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards 3 0 0 N/A
6. Accidental release measures Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Environmental Precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Up
7. Handling and storage Handling Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Handle product only in closed system or provide appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Refer product specification and/or product label for specific storage temperature requirement. Keep container tightly closed.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection Exposure Guidelines
Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA) Selenium chloride (SeCl4), TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 IDLH: 1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 (T-4)- TWA: 0.2 mg/m3
Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration NIOSH IDLH: NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. Physical and chemical properties Physical State Powder Solid Appearance Yellow Odor No information available Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range 200 - 210 °C / 392 - 410 °F Boiling Point/Range No information available Flash Point No information available Evaporation Rate Not applicable Flammability (solid,gas) No information available Flammability or explosive limits Upper No data available Lower No data available Vapor Pressure No information available Vapor Density Not applicable Specific Gravity No information available Solubility No information available Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature Decomposition Temperature No information available Viscosity Not applicable Molecular Formula Cl4 Se Molecular Weight 220.77
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride gas
Hazardous Polymerization No information available.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
11. Toxicological information Acute Toxicity
Product Information Component Information
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Toxicologically Synergistic No information available Products Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation No information available
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Component CAS-No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico Selenium chloride 10026-03-6 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed (SeCl4), (T-4)- Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known STOT - repeated exposure Liver
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available delayed
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment.
Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
13. Disposal considerations Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport information DOT UN-No UN3283 Proper Shipping Name SELENIUM COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. Technical Name Selenium chloride (SeCl4), (T-4)- Hazard Class 6.1 Packing Group III TDG UN-No UN3283 Proper Shipping Name SELENIUM COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class 6.1 Packing Group III IATA UN-No UN3283 Proper Shipping Name SELENIUM COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. Hazard Class 6.1 Packing Group III IMDG/IMO UN-No UN3283 Proper Shipping Name SELENIUM COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. Hazard Class 6.1 Packing Group III 15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory
Component CAS-No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory Active/Inactive Flags Selenium chloride (SeCl4), (T-4)- 10026-03-6 X ACTIVE -
Legend: TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710) X - Listed '-' - Not Listed
TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable
International Inventories Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL).
Component CAS-No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL Selenium chloride (SeCl4), (T-4)- 10026-03-6 - X 233-053-5 - - X X KE-30930
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313 Component CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold Values % Selenium chloride (SeCl4), (T-4)- 10026-03-6 95 1.0
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants Substances Quantities Selenium chloride (SeCl4), - - X - (T-4)-
Clean Air Act Component HAPS Data Class 1 Ozone Depletors Class 2 Ozone Depletors Selenium chloride (SeCl4), (T-4)- X -
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable Health Administration
CERCLA Not applicable
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
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U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island Selenium chloride - X X X X (SeCl4), (T-4)-
U.S. Department of Transportation Reportable Quantity (RQ): N DOT Marine Pollutant N DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals. Security
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
16. Other information Prepared By Health, Safety and Environmental Department Email: [email protected] www.alfa.com
Revision Date 14-Feb-2020 Print Date 14-Feb-2020 Revision Summary SDS authoring systems update, replaces ChemGes SDS No. 10026-03-6/2.
Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text End of SDS
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